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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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